Tuesday, February 9, 2021, 12-1 p.m.
This docent-led tour explores Post’s life and collections at Hillwood while weaving in select objects and stories through the prism of Black history. View photos, collection highlights, and archival images, while asking questions in real time.
Thursday, February 11, 2021, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Stephen Byrns, founder and president of the Untermyer Gardens Conservancy, explores the magnificent design of what was once called the most spectacular garden in America and the story of the garden’s founders, glory, ruin, and rebirth.
Please note: This is the first program in the Great Homes and Gardens lecture series.
Floral Design How-To: Passionate Purples
Friday, February 12, 2021, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Rethink the traditional Valentine’s Day arrangement and join Ami Wilber, floral and event décor designer, via Zoom to create a romantic purple bouquet featuring lisianthus, stock, and more.
Reserve: omuseum.org/valentine
Tickets: $55/person
Where: O Museum in The Mansion, 2020 O Street NW
When: 2/13/21 & 2/14/21
O Museum in The Mansion on O Street is ready to shoot cupid’s arrow right at you with this Champagne & Chocolate Love Hunt. Whether you’re single or dating love never fails at O Museum. Rated one of the top 5 things to see in the world — you’ll steal hearts while you search the 100 room Mansion’s labyrinth for treasures that celebrate love. Have a glass of champagne and snack on sweet treats — it’s LOVE Mansion style.
— Love themed treasure hunt
— One glass of champagne
— Cash bar
Advanced online reservations required.
Filoli: From Family Home to Cultural Center
Thursday, February 18, 2021, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Kara Newport, chief executive officer of Filoli Historic House and Garden, shares Filoli’s evolution from a 54,000-square-foot home built for entertaining to a vibrant cultural center for the Bay Area.
Please note: This is the second program in the Great Homes and Gardens lecture series.
Wind Down Wednesday: Good Trouble
Wednesday, Feb. 24, 5 p.m.
Instagram Live
During this long, cold winter, we invite you to wind down with a free virtual program that fosters creativity and mindfulness. In partnership with independent mixologists, crafters, artists, and other experts, Wind Down Wednesday offers an optimistic approach to the middle of the week.
In February, we celebrate African Americans’ contributions to U.S. culture and history – but this important recognition should not be limited to 28 days of the year. As the late congressman, leader and activist John Lewis would remark, the work we need to do often involves making “good trouble.” In honor of his activist spirit, we will discuss the museum’s newly acquired portrait of Lewis and pay homage to his quest for civil rights. Learn about Lewis’s organized efforts to lead the nation toward racial equality and the good trouble he made. This conversation about civic awareness, empowerment and community will help you discover how to activate your voice and increase your civic involvement – all year long. Invited guests include Mixin’ Mimi, who will craft a mocktail and cocktail to get us into the spirit.
THE BOND BETWEEN THE BREW: THE NORTH AMERICA + JAPAN SAKE DIALOGUE
Thursday, February 25th, 2021
7:00PM-8:30PM USA/Eastern Time
This engaging exploration of sake will shine a spotlight on the launch of the North America-Japan Sake Dialogue, an initiative designed to foster cooperation and information-sharing between sake brewers on both sides of the Pacific about common challenges and opportunities in the industry. Featuring an all-star lineup of some of the most dynamic innovators in the sake industry in Japan and the United States in a discussion moderated by sake expert Justin Potts of Sake On Air and with introductory remarks by Kosuke Kuji, master brewer and president of Nanbu Bijin. Dialogue participants include:
Japanese sake representatives:
- Mr. Katsuhiko Miyasaka (Miyasaka/Masumi; Nagano, Japan)
- Mr. Hiroyuki Karahashi (Aizu Homare; Fukushima, Japan)
- Ms. Euka Isawa (MiCURA/Katsuyama; Miyagi, Japan)
North American sake representatives:
- Mr. Brian Polen (Brooklyn Kura, Brooklyn, NY)
- Mr. Troy Nakamatsu (Sawtelle Sake, Los Angeles, CA)
- Mr. Byron Stithem (Proper Sake Co., Nashville, TN)
THE BOND BETWEEN THE BREW: THE NORTH AMERICA + JAPAN SAKE DIALOGUE
Friday, February 26th
9:00AM-10:30AM Japan Time
This engaging exploration of sake will shine a spotlight on the launch of the North America-Japan Sake Dialogue, an initiative designed to foster cooperation and information-sharing between sake brewers on both sides of the Pacific about common challenges and opportunities in the industry. Featuring an all-star lineup of some of the most dynamic innovators in the sake industry in Japan and the United States in a discussion moderated by sake expert Justin Potts of Sake On Air and with introductory remarks by Kosuke Kuji, master brewer and president of Nanbu Bijin. Dialogue participants include:
Japanese sake representatives:
- Mr. Katsuhiko Miyasaka (Miyasaka/Masumi; Nagano, Japan)
- Mr. Hiroyuki Karahashi (Aizu Homare; Fukushima, Japan)
- Ms. Euka Isawa (MiCURA/Katsuyama; Miyagi, Japan)
North American sake representatives:
- Mr. Brian Polen (Brooklyn Kura, Brooklyn, NY)
- Mr. Troy Nakamatsu (Sawtelle Sake, Los Angeles, CA)
- Mr. Byron Stithem (Proper Sake Co., Nashville, TN)
Click here to register for the event.
DC’s anticipated charity poker event, Chance for Life, returns this Saturday (2/27) … with a twist! Hosted by 13-time World Series of Poker Champion, Phil Helmuth, and founded by Brad Nierenberg (CEO of RedPeg Marketing), Chance for Life (CFL)’s mission is to save kids’ lives by funding vital childhood cancer research.
With the help of sponsors around the DMV, CFL’s annual poker tournament and taste experience has raised over $10 million to date and this year’s event has already raised $1.3 MM. This year, the event is going virtual with the most innovative online poker platform on the market, Poker 501– bringing surprise celebrity guests, entertainment and an exclusive taste experience directly to your home. To register, purchase tickets, and for more information, please click here.
Date: Saturday, February 27th
Time: 6:00PM
Venue: Virtual tournament on Poker 501
Price: $500 per player (100% of all proceeds go directly to funding vital pediatric cancer research)
THE RULES OF THE BREW: SAKE REGULATIONS & THE FUTURE OF THE SAKE INDUSTRY
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021
7:00PM-8:00PM USA/Eastern Time
Sake brewers and entrepreneurs often face a bewildering array of laws that strictly regulate how their products are produced, distributed and sold across North America. SBANA Board Member Bernie Baskin will lead a discussion on the regulatory landscape facing the industry, followed by a discussion on the future direction of the sake market in North America with industry insiders Ms. Sachiko Miyagi of Tippsy and Mr. Jamie Graves of Skurnik Wines and Spirits. The webinar will be simultaneously translated in English and Japanese and will include a Q&A session with the audience.
